writing writing /ˈraɪtɪŋ/

noun

1. () The act of creating written works  ( penning , authorship , composition , writing )
   the act of creating written works
    Writing was a form of therapy for him
   writing was a form of therapy for him
    It was a matter of disputed authorship
   it was a matter of disputed authorship
   
2. () The work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)  ( piece of writing , written material , writing )
   the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
    The writing in her novels is excellent
   the writing in her novels is excellent
    That editorial was a fine piece of writing
   that editorial was a fine piece of writing
   
3. () (usually plural) the collected work of an author  ( writing )
   (usually plural) the collected work of an author
    The idea occurs with increasing frequency in Hemingway's writings
   the idea occurs with increasing frequency in Hemingway's writings
   
4. () The activity of putting something in written form  ( committal to writing , writing )
   the activity of putting something in written form
    She did the thinking while he did the writing
   she did the thinking while he did the writing
   
   
5. () Letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language  ( writing )
   letters or symbols that are written or imprinted on a surface to represent the sounds or words of a language
    He turned the paper over so the writing wouldn't show
   he turned the paper over so the writing wouldn't show
    The doctor's writing was illegible
   the doctor's writing was illegible